Question

Elise paid 2/3 as much for a sweater as she did for a pair of shoes. How much did elise pay for the sweater if the shoes cost each given amount?Shoes Cost $60: Sweater cost $20,$40,$90

Answer 1

Answer: $40

Work Shown:

(2/3)*60 = (2*60)/3 = 120/3 = 40

Notice how 40/60 = 2/3